Aid recipients are part of the Beta Israel of North Shewa, an ancient Jewish community of around 150,000 dating back more than 2,000 years who have, for the most part, remained hidden because of persecution. Although some community members identify openly as Jewish, Israel does not officially recognize them as Jews. Aid recipients are part of the Beta Israel of North Shewa, an ancient Jewish community of around 150,000 dating back more than 2,000 years who have, for the most part, remained hidden because of persecution. Another 100 families received packages in late July in Debre Berhan in North Shewa, northeast of Addis Ababa. Last November, Morav accompanied LOZA leaders to the Jambaria gedam, one of 15 remote Jewish religious centers hidden in North Shewa.

Source: Ethiopian News September 16, 2020 14:33 UTC